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Services to Students with DisabilitiesCalifornia State University, Sacramento
AIRC 2010-2011(916) 278-7915
What is the High Tech Center and what do we do?
Assistive Technology TrainingSupported Lab EnvironmentAlternative Media ProductionPresentations to Academic Classes and the Community
FacilityStudent Work Lab (AIRC 2011)
- 12 work stations
- Laptop station
- Includes 4 private rooms with scanners and printers
Training lab (AIRC 2010)
- 6 work stations
- Alternative Media Unit
Support Testing Center Systems (LSN 2302)
High Tech Center Eligibility
Currently enrolled with a disabilityDisability is verified and on file at
Services to Students with Disabilities (SSWD) office
Referral from an SSWD counselorMeet with HTC staff for a needs
assessment
Blind• Screen Reading Software
- JAWS• Braille Translation Software
- Duxbury, Braille 2000• Braille Embosser
- Juliet• Portable Daisy Player (Reading for the
Blind and Dyslexic; RFB&D)• Scan/Read
- Kurzweil 1000/3000 Software• Text to Speech Reading Device
- Ovation
Low VisionCCTV Systems
- Optelec Spectrum SVGA- Pico
Screen Magnification/Read Software- ZoomText/Read
Scan/Read Software- Kurzweil 1000/3000
Text to Speech Reading Device- Ovation
Portable Daisy Players (RFB&D)
Mobility ImpairmentsVoice recognition
- Dragon Naturally SpeakingScan/Read
- Kurzweil 1000/3000MS Windows XP AccessibilityAdjustable
Workstations/ChairsErgonomic KeyboardsArm/Wrist SupportsTrack balls
Learning Disability• Outline/Mind mapping– Inspiration
• Text to Speech Software– TextAloud MP3
• Text to Speech Reading Device– Ovation
• Scan/Read– Kurzweil 1000/3000– Conversion to MP3
• Voice Recognition– Dragon Naturally Speaking
• Portable Daisy Players (RFB&D)– Victor/VIBE Reader
Hearing ImpairmentMicrosoft Accessibility Options
Generate visual warnings and display captions if available
Assistive Listening Devices Amplifies sound in the classroom
Referrals to captioning service
Alternative Media• What is it?– It is making materials accessible to students
according to their disabilities• E-Text (Electronic text)• Audio-readers (RFB&D)• Tactile graphics• Braille• Large Print
• Why is it important?– It ensures equal access to textbooks and
course materials (I.e. syllabi, handouts, exams) for qualified students with print disabilities. State law (AB 422, 1999) requires it.
E-Text (Electronic Text)
1. Scan text or document and OCR (Optical Character Recognition)
2. Edit and save as word document and burn onto a CD. Document is now in E-Text format.
3. Students may now use any available reading tools on campus to read their E-Text.
Steps to converting printed material
LS9 Computer Tutorial Class1 unit, Credit/No creditIndividualized instruction
Scan/Read Speech to text Screen readers Mind mapping/Outlining
StaffCarol Houston
Coordinator/InstructorAllison Ehresman
Alternative Media SpecialistKaren Lok
Administrative Support Assistant
(916) 278-7915Email: [email protected]